Rural Net Zero

Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.

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06 Oct 2025

Rural Households Invited to Share Views on Energy and Water Use

Rural households are being encouraged to take part in important new research from Rural England CIC, working with the University of Leicester, on how people in rural areas experience and...

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30 Sep 2025

Rural Homes Face Higher Costs In Net Zero Transition, New Study Warns

A new report commissioned by Rural England CIC and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), and undertaken by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), reveals the significant...

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22 Sep 2025

Have Your Say: Delivering for All Survey

The Rural Services Network’s Delivering for All survey is now live – and we want to hear from you. If you live in a village, small town, hamlet or isolated...

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17 Sep 2025

The National Rural Conference 2025 – Rural Net Zero

The National Rural Conference 2025 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Net Zero The Speaker Presentations can be downloaded below: Kerry Booth, Chief...

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12 Sep 2025

Improving the energy efficiency of socially rented homes in England

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Closed 12 September 2025 Improving the energy efficiency of socially rented homes in England ​​This...

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08 Sep 2025

Rural Net Zero: Community Action, Energy Innovation, and Local Futures

Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme Reaching Net Zero is one...

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18 Aug 2025

Data that Makes a Difference

Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 13:30 – 15:30 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme Behind every statistic is a...

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18 Aug 2025

Meet Mova: Delivering Digital Infrastructure Where It Matters Most

In a world where connectivity is no longer a luxury but a lifeline, Mova is helping transform the nation’s digital landscape. As a joint venture owned by the UK’s mobile...

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11 Aug 2025

NESO launches first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy alongside its Innovation Annual Summary. Developed through extensive engagement with industry, the strategy takes a whole...

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04 Aug 2025

Liquid Gas UK: Net Zero Must Work for All

Liquid Gas UK has responded to new survey findings by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), which highlights the high cost of installing heat pumps remain a major barrier for...

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